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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Old Grand-Dad Bonded reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$24 – $30 ~$78 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).